Director Emergency Department

Position Summary

Accountable for the coordination, direction organization and evaluation of patient care, human resources and unit management on a 24-hour basis for Emergency Department. Maintains the standards of JCAHO, DOH, OSHA, EMTALA and specialty recommendations. Supports and interprets the mission, philosophy and objectives of HMC. This leader will practice within the framework of Shared Governance.

Primary Position Responsibilities

• Supports and attains organizational goals
• Models and demonstrates Hunterdon’s core values
• Human resources management
• Fiscal management
• Performance improvement
• Leadership
• Business skills and knowledge
• Supervises (position(s)): Nurse Manager, Clinical Coordinators, RNs, PCTs, Unit Coordinator, and Transporters

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing OR health related field MS/MSN/MBA or Master's degree in a health related field required (if not achieved on hire, must be enrolled and completed within 5 years)
• Required: Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation): Three to five years of Director/Manager level experience in an Emergency Department
• Required: License, Registry or Certification: CPR Required, CPI training is required, and must be renewed annually. If not certified upon hire, must obtain certification within 6 months. Current RN License and ANCC or AONE Nurse Executive certification (if not complete upon hire, must complete within 1 year of eligibility). OR FACHE Certification (non RN) in not complete upon hire, must complete within 1 Year of eligibility
• Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities: The candidate must have experience managing all Emergency Department operations including all financial and human resource activities. Strong fiscal management, performance improvement, planning and staffing skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with clerical, clinical, medical and administrative staff. Thorough understanding of all applicable regulatory/accreditation issues.

Benefits

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.